FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2019Teen girl ‘night owls’ may be more likely to gain weightTeenage girls who experience inadequate sleep have an increased risk of obesity than their peers who prefer to sleep early. Interventions aimed at improving sleep schedules could be useful preventative tools for curbing obesity in teenagers. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·August 25, 2019Night owls may have 10 percent higher risk of early deathA study that spanned 6.5 years reveals night owls have a 10% increased risk of death over those who sleep and rise early. Keeping late hours is also associated with numerous health risks, social isolation, and increased risk of depression. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 6, 20191 in 300 thrives on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise routineAdvanced sleep phase may affect as many as one in 300 people, and may be the result of a genetic trait. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 30, 2018Is Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?According to researchers, being a night owl puts you at increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. One reasons why, researchers report, is those who stay away later at night have unhealthier eating patterns and diets. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2018Early Birds Less Prone to DepressionA new study reports middle aged people who are early risers have a lower risk of developing depression. Read More
